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enLeague Two Wrap: Burton beaten by NewportLeague Two leaders Burton Albion saw their title credentials suffer a further setback at the hands of Newport County, with a solitary Miles Storey goal sealing the visitors a 1-0 win.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-review-burton-beaten-again-hartlepool-gain-welcome-lift
The 21-year old Storey, who saw his loan spell with Newport from Swindonextended untilthe end of the season earlier in the week,was on hand after 59 minutes to convert Yan Klukowski's cross, condemning Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's Burton to a second defeat in a row.
The result sees Newport move into seventh, two pointsbehind fellow play-off hopefuls Bury, who earned a 2-0 win over Plymouth at Home Park.
Burton remain three points clear at the top of the table, after second-placed Shrewsbury Town saw their unbeaten home record come to an end with a 2-1 defeat to Northampton Town.
The visitors were ahead through Chris Hackett's low strike midway through the first half, before Joel Byrom doubled the lead after rifling home from a curled Ricky Holmes free-kick.
Mickey Demetriou headed home late on as the hosts threatened a comeback, but Northampton held on to claim the win andclimb to 10th.
A bad day for the top three also saw Wycombe held to a 2-2 draw at home to 10-man Stevenage, leaving Gareth Ainsworth's side just two points clear of Luton Town in fourth, who eased to a 2-0 win at home to Accrington Stanley.
At the other end of the table, Carlisle United slipped into the relegation zone after going down 2-0 at Southend United, while Hartlepool United are now six points from safety after a 1-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon.
Cheltenham Town moved themselves out of the bottom twowith a precious 2-0 win at home to fellow strugglersTranmere Rovers.
There was no such joy for York City however, with only goal difference keeping them out of the relegation placesafter a 0-0 draw at home to Exeter City, leaving last season's play-off semi-finalistswith just one win in their last 10 games.
In the day's other games, Mansfield beat Dagenham and Redbridge 2-1, Cambridge United earned a 2-0 win at Morecambe, while Portsmouth and Oxford United played out a goalless draw.
news_articleSat, 28 Feb 2015 18:17:46 +0000352575 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Preview: Bury hoping for City boostBury will be keen to prove they are worthy of a move to Manchester Citys old training ground when they visit Plymouth Argyle in League Two on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-preview-bury-hope-winning-environment-rubs-burton-host-newport
The Gigg Lane outfit announced a five-year deal to lease the Carrington facility earlier this week and are set to move into the former home of the Premier League champions on Sunday.
City have won the top flight twice in the last three seasons and Bury boss David Flitcroft will want to see the winning environment rub off on his players.
Having made a promising start to the season, Bury's title tilt was hurt by a poor run of form in the last two months of 2014.
However, promotion remains a very real possibility, with Bury two points clear of Newport County in the play-off positions, and the Carrington announcement will come as a welcome boost ahead of this weekend's trip to sixth-placed Plymouth.
"The facility at Carrington is out of this world and it was an opportunity that we simply could not turn down," said Bury chairman Stewart Day.
"We are thrilled to have reached this agreement particularly given the keen interest in a number of parties in leasing the site.
"Being able to have a Premier League-standard training facility as our base is a signal of our very real intent to provide our staff and players of all ages with the optimum facilities to support their development and training."
This weekend presents an ideal opportunity for Bury to put daylight between themselves and Newport, with the Welsh club travelling to leaders Burton Albion on Saturday.
Burton will be smarting from their1-0 defeat to Accrington Stanley in midweek.
Second-placed Shrewsbury Town will be out to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat at Tranmere Rovers as they host Northampton Town, while Wycombe Wanderers - currently third - could leapfrog the Shropshire outfit with a home win against Stevenage.
Basement club Hartlepool United are eight points adrift of safety and host AFC Wimbledon this weekend, with second bottom Cheltenham Town hosting Tranmere.
York City - a point clear of the relegation zone - welcome Exeter City to Bootham Crescent, Carlisle United head to Southend United, and Mansfield Town tackle Dagenham and Redbridge.
Luton Town, meanwhile, are four points short of the automatic promotion places and host Accringtonthis weekend, Oxford United head to Portsmouth, and Morecambe welcome Cambridge United.
news_articleThu, 26 Feb 2015 14:11:46 +0000351245 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Wrap: Burton pounce on Shrews slipBurton Albion capitalised on Shrewsbury Towns 2-1 defeat to Tranmere Rovers by beating Dagenham and Redbridge 3-1 to move back to the League Two summit on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-review-burton-pounce-shrews-slip-go-top
Shrewsbury had been tipped to claim a third successive win as they travelled to a Tranmere side above the relegation zone only on goal difference, though it proved a testing encounter for Micky Mellon's side.
Rory Donnelly put the hosts ahead after 29 minutes with a tidy finish from an acute angle and their lead was doubled a few moments later -Danny Holmes netting from 18 yards.
Connor Goldson pulled one back eight minutes from time, but Shrewsbury failed to find a second and Burton made the most of their slip-up atDagenham, despite falling behind to Alex Jakubiak's 67th-minute opener.
Burton fought back thanks to goals from Adam McGurk, Abdenasser El Khayati and Damien McCrory, lifting Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink's side back to the top of the table and opening up a three-point gap.
Wycombe Wanderers sit two points further adrift of Shrewsbury after beating Carlisle United 3-2, but they were made to sweat by their hosts, despite taking a three-goal lead.
Kyle Dempsey and a DannyGrainger penalty in the 82nd minute ensured a nervous finish for the away side, though they ultimately held on to go four points clear of Luton Town, who lost 3-2 at AFC Wimbledon thanks to a David Connolly effort deep into second-half stoppage time.
The most impressive win of the day came atCambridge United, as Portsmouth claimed an emphatic 6-2 triumph away from home, with Matt Tubbs' hat-trick inspiring the visitors to victory.
There was also a treble for Plymouth Argyle's Reuben Reid in their 3-1 derby defeat of Exeter City, with the visitors winning despite the 61st-minute sending off of Oliver Lee.
At the bottom of the table, Hartlepool United remain eight points adrift of safety after losing 1-0 at Bury, though they are no worse off than before the match, as York City – directly above the drop zone – lost 3-0 at Northampton Town.
Oxford United defeated Mansfield Town by the same scoreline, while three goals in the final 16 minutes ensured a 4-2 defeat at Stevenage for play-off hopefuls Southend United, and Newport County dropped out of the top seven after losing 1-0 to Morecambe.
news_articleSat, 21 Feb 2015 19:55:21 +0000348352 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Preview: Robins eye recoveryWith their immediate futures confirmed this week, Russell Milton and Steve Jones take Cheltenham Town to Accrington Stanley on Friday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-preview-milton-and-jones-target-cheltenham-turnaround
Following the departure of Paul Buckle after less than three months in charge, the pair took charge for the weekend's 2-1 defeat to Bury, which left them23rd.
But Jones, who is working as Milton's assistant, took plenty of positives from Saturday's loss and is encouraging Cheltenham's players to rise to the challenge.
"I love being involved in the game,I wouldn't want to be anywhere other than Cheltenham right now and I'm ready for the fight," he told the Gloucestershire Echo.
"We have fight and spirit,we have pace and a spark up front and if the midfielders know their responsibilities then we can build.
"It'snot going to be pretty,it'snot a time for expansive football, it'sabout getting in teams' faces,getting them turned and getting further up the pitch.I am very confident about this group."
York City moved out of the bottom two last weekend thanks to a 2-0victory over Tranmere Rovers, with Northampton Town the next challenge for Russ Wilcox's men, while Tranmere host table-toppers Shrewsbury Town.
Jimmy FloydHasselbaink has added to his attacking ranks in a bid to make the most of any potential Tranmere slip-up - well-travelled striker MickaelAntoine-Curier joining in midweek ahead of Saturday's trip to Dagenham and Redbridge.
Third-placed Wycombe Wanderers make the trip north looking to condemn Carlisle United to a third consecutive league defeat,while play-off hopefuls Luton Town and Southend United travel to AFC Wimbledon and Stevenage respectively.
St JamesPark will host a Devon derby as Exeter City welcome Plymouth Argyle looking to avenge August's3-0 defeat at Home Park, andmanagerless Newport County entertainMorecambe.
Elsewhere, rock-bottomHartlepool United head toBury,Oxford United faceMansfield Town, and Portsmouth visit a Cambridge United side struggling for form.
news_articleThu, 19 Feb 2015 14:13:57 +0000346891 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Wrap: York move out of drop zoneYork City moved out of the League Two relegation zone with a 2-0 victory over fellow strugglers Tranmere Rovers, as managerless Cheltenham Town lost again.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-review-york-move-out-drop-zone-expense-managerless-cheltenham
Russ Wilcox's York found themselves in the bottom two after failing to win in their previous seven league matches.
However, Wes Fletcher opened the scoring in the 20th minute when his bending shot found the bottom corner and the striker added a second just before the hour to lift York to 20th, while Tranmere sit just one point above the drop zone.
Cheltenham parted company with Paul Buckle on Friday after less than three months in charge, but the move failed to have the desired effectas a 2-1 defeat to Bury saw them slip into the relegation zone.
Goals from Danny Mayor and Danny Rose put Bury into a 2-0 lead after just 17 minutes at the The Abbey Business Stadium and, although Denny Johnstone pulled a goal back, that was enough for play-off hopefuls Bury to take all three points.
Shrewsbury Town remain top of the table as goals from Liam Lawrence and Scott Vernon provedenough for a 2-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon, while Burton Albion staylevel on points in second after winning by the same scoreline against Oxford United.
Third-placed Wycombe Wanderers lost at home for the second time in five days, a brace from Yan Klukowski earning Newport County a 2-1 triumph.
Luton Town are now just one point adrift of Wycombe after beating lowly Carlisle United 1-0, but Southend United failed to capitalise as they were beaten 2-1 by Accrington Stanley.
Northampton Town encouraged supporters to don wigs andmasks to mark John Joe O'Toole day, but the cult midfielder's day ended in disappointment as he was sent off in the club's 1-1 draw at relegation-threatened Mansfield Town.
Elsewhere, rock-bottom Hartlepool United lost at home for the first time in 2015 in a 3-1 reverseto Stevenage, Plymouth Argyle beat Cambridge United 2-0 and Portsmouth were 1-0 winners over Exeter City.
news_articleSat, 14 Feb 2015 18:35:49 +0000343864 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Preview: Ronnie demands moreRonnie Moore has warned his Hartlepool side that Tuesdays victory overNorthampton Town will count for nothing if they fail to beat Stevenage on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-preview-ronnie-demands-more-home-wins-shrewsbury-host-wimbledon
Marvin Morgan scored the only goal of the game on his home debut as the League Two strugglerssecured a third consecutive home win at the expense of Chris Wilder's side.
Hartlepool prop up the table andare six points behind third-bottom Cheltenham Town - who were forced to deny reports manager Paul Buckle had been sacked this week -as they attempt to perform a great escape.
The north-east club have not won away from home since October, with theexperienced Moore stressingthat it is vital to keep picking up victories at Victoria Park - starting with a clash against play-off contenders Stevenage.
He said: "It's nice to get wins at home.We said we need to try to make this into a fortress.
"If we had lost it would have been difficult. The results elsewhere have been decent but it's ours we have to take care of. The rest will look after themselves.
"If we come out of the blocks firing, we are a match for anybody. Before Northampton went on their run I think they had lost five in a row.
"If we can win on Saturday then the gap could go to three points. If it does then all of a sudden there is nothing in it. But we have to make sure this result counts."
Shrewsbury Town returned to the top of the table in a dramatic fashion on Tuesday, scoring twice in stoppage time to secure a 2-1 win at Carlisle United, and they face AFC Wimbledon next.
Burton Albion dropped a place to second in midweekafter they were held to a goalless draw with Wimbledon,ending their 100 per cent home record under Jimmy FloydHasselbaink.
The former Netherlands striker will be hoping normal service is resumed when Oxford United head to the Pirelli Stadium on Saturday.
Jimmy Dack will aim to mastermind his first victory since taking over as caretaker manager of Newport County when the Welsh side travel to third-placed Wycombe Wanderers
Elsewhere, second-bottom York City host Tranmere Rovers, Cheltenham welcome Bury, andMansfield Town entertain Northampton Town.
Saturday's other matches see Accrington Stanley head to Southend United, Luton host Carlisle, Cambridge travel to Plymouth Argyle, and Portsmouth face Exeter City at Fratton Park.
Morecambe lock horns with DagenhamandRedbridge in the only game to be played on Sunday.
news_articleWed, 11 Feb 2015 18:30:05 +0000341886 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Wrap: Shrews top as rivals slip upShrewsbury Town moved to the top of League Two as they capitalised on slip-ups from their title rivals with a dramatic 2-1 win at Carlisle United on Tuesday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-review-shrewsbury-go-top-rivals-slip
Charlie Wyke's 66th-minute volley looked to have been enough to give Carlisle the points, but two goals in as many minutes in injury time settled the game in Shrewsbury's favour.
First, Mickey Demetriou headed home the equaliser before James Collins struck in the fourth additional minute.
The result sees the Shropshire club leapfrog Burton Albion and Wycombe Wanderers at the summit. Burton were held to a 0-0 draw by AFC Wimbledon - who had defender Mark Phillips sent off - while Wycombe lost 2-0 at home to Plymouth Argyle.
A first-half double from Joe Pigott saw Southend United boost their promotion hopes with a 2-0 victory against Cheltenham Town, whileLuton Town fought back to draw 2-2 with struggling York City in a game they played in part with nine men.
Josh Carson and Emile Sinclair put York in command, but the game turned on Jake Hyde's red card, with Luton then levelling matters thanks to a Mark Cullen double.
Luton had been reduced to 10 men when Nathan Doyle limped off after they had used their three substitutes, but he was forced to come back on and complete a dramatic game when SteveMcNulty was sent off four minutes from time.
York also had Jake Hyde sent off as they let slip a two-goal lead.
Bottom club Hartlepool United aided their survival prospects by beating Northampton Town 1-0, but Mansfield Town slipped to a 2-1 loss at Morecambe.
Cambridge United's poor run of form continued with a 2-2 draw at Exeter City,Accrington Stanley beat Oxford United 1-0andNewport County drew 1-1 with Tranmere Rovers.
Elsewhere,there were goalless draws in the games between Stevenage and Bury as well asDagenham and Redbridge versusPortsmouth.
news_articleTue, 10 Feb 2015 22:45:21 +0000341372 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comFootball League Preview: Ince challenges DerbyTom Ince has challenged Derby County to build on the marker they set against Bolton Wanderers in Tuesdays top-of-the-table Championship clash at Bournemouth.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/football-league-preview-ince-challenges-derby-ahead-bournemouth-showdown
Ince joined Derby on loan from Hull City last week and enjoyed a memorable debut on Saturdayagainst Bolton, scoring twice in a 4-1 victory.
The winger wants no let-up when Derby visit Dean Court to play a Bournemouth side that sitabove Steve McClaren's teamby virtue of goal difference only.
"Both Bournemouth and ourselves are at the top and are not letting off," Ince told Derby's official website.
"We put a marker down against Bolton on Saturday and we need to go to Bournemouth on Tuesday with the same confidence, the same belief and try and get the three points."
Bournemouth, who lost 2-0 in the reverse fixture to Derby in September, have enjoyed a fine campaign, but just seven points separate them from sixth-placed Watford, who occupy the final play-off spot.
And manager Eddie Howe expects the race for automatic promotion to gothe distance.
"We haven't really talked about promotion here," he told talkSPORT. "For us, it is just about maintaining our performance levels.
"There are a lot of good sides up there and I have always had the feeling it will go right down to the wire."
A draw could pave the way for Middlesbrough to go top of the table.Aitor Karanka's side host rock-bottom Blackpool, who have yet to win away from home in 2014-15.
Two other teams with automatic aspirations meet at Griffin Park whenBrentford take on Watford, while Ipswich Town aim to end a three-match winless run at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
The promotion race is equally thrilling in League One.
Bristol City and MK Dons played out a 0-0 in what was a clash of the top two last Saturday.
Leaders City aim to return to winning ways at home to Port Vale, while the Dons - now third - visit Bradford Cityon Monday.
Swindon Town moved above the Dons into second after beating Barnsley, but Mark Cooper's men face a tricky visit to Boundary Park to face promotion hopefuls Oldham Athletic.
Fourth plays fifth as Preston North End visitChesterfield, while Crewe Alexandra and Yeovil Town compete ina relegation six-pointer.
Burton Albion went 10 matches unbeaten with a 3-1 win at Cheltenham Town at the weekend to go top of League Two. Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's men now meet AFC Wimbledon.
Also in League Two, Luton Town aim to boost their top-three hopes at home to relegation-threatened York City, while Wycombe Wanderers and Shrewsbury Town face Plymouth Argyle and Carlisle United respectively.
news_articleMon, 09 Feb 2015 16:52:30 +0000340614 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Wrap: York slip into bottom twoBoth Dagenham and Redbridge and Carlisle United continued their upturns in form to pull further clear of relegation with important wins at the foot of League Two on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-review-york-slip-bottom-two-dagenham-and-carlisle-triumph
The sides have lost just four times between them since the turn of the year, with Wayne Burnett's men picking up an impressive triumphaway at fellow strugglers York City.
Veteran Jamie Cureton rolled back the years for the visitors at Bootham Crescent with a goal in either half to leave York without a victory in the league since late December.
Russ Wilcox's side slipped into the bottom two as a result,while Carlisle moved up the table afterCharlie Wyke struck twice against Tranmere Rovers.
The former Middlesbrough striker took his tally to three goals in as many matchessince joining in January as Carlisle leapfrogged Tranmereinto 18th despite Kyle Dempsey's late dismissal.
Elsewhere at the foot of the third tier, HartlepoolUnitedfell to their 18th league defeat of the season as they were beaten 1-0 by Portsmouth, andMansfield Town boosted their survival hopes.
Reggie Lambe was the man on target early in the second half against Stevenage to movehis sidethree points clear of the relegation zone.
At the top, Burton Albion and Wycombe Wanderers made the most of Shrewsbury Town's 1-1 draw with Southend United by taking maximum points.
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's men cruised past struggling Cheltenham Town 3-1 to go top thanks to goals from Stuart Beavon, Adam McGurk and Phillip Edwards, while Wycombe brought Cambridge United back down to earth with a 1-0 win at the Abbey Stadium.
After impressing in their FA Cup replay defeat toPremier League sideManchester United, Richard Money's mensaw Hogan Ephraim score the winner and Cameron McGeehan get sent off within three second-half minutes.
None of the sides in the play-off spots were able to win as Luton Town were held 1-1 by Oxford United and Bury produced the same scoreline versusExeter City.
Newport County lost Justin Edinburgh as manager to Gillingham earlier in the day, with the Welsh side sufferinga fourth consecutive defeat as they were downed by twoAdebayo Akinfenwagoalseither side of Kevin Feely's dismissal.
Plymouth Argyle made the most of stumbles above them by beating Accrington Stanley 1-0, while Northampton Town had Marc Richards to thank for their 2-1 win against Morecambe.
news_articleSat, 07 Feb 2015 18:25:20 +0000339341 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Preview: Wycombe eye win boostWycombe Wanderers have lost ground in the race for the League Two title in recent weeks and will be hoping a trip to Old Trafford has knocked the stuffing out of opponents Cambridge United on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-preview-wycombe-aim-get-title-tilt-back-track-shrewsbury-host-southend
Three draws on the bounce have seen Shrewsbury Town and Burton Albion jump above Wycombe at the league's summit, with Gareth Ainsworth's men now a point adrift of their promotion rivals.
This weekend's hosts Cambridge, meanwhile, suffered a 3-0 defeat in their FA Cup fourth-round replay at Manchester United on Tuesday.
While Ainsworth is satisfied with his side's performance so far this season, he has issued them with a challenge to carry the same levels through to the end of the campaign.
"We've pretty much reached the points total we first set out to reach which should ensure our safety in the division," he told the club's website.
"Now the challenge to the players is to go out there and see what they can achieve by sticking to their tasks and continuing to work hard for each other."
Leaders Shrewsbury host fellow high-flyers SouthendUnitedin a clash between two sides on three-match winning runs, while Burton are on the road at Cheltenham Town, who signed striker Mathieu Manset on a free transfer on Monday.
Newport County's position in the play-offs is looking increasingly perilous after a run of three straight losses, and speculation surrounding the future of manager Justin Edinburgh will do little to aid their cause.
Edinburgh is reportedly wanted by Gillingham, but the League One outfit are said to be put off by the potential size of the compensation fee.
Newport are at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday, while fellow play-off hopefuls Luton Town and Bury take on Oxford United and Exeter City respectively.
At the other end of the table, Hartlepool United - seven points adrift of safety -will be looking to build on their win against Plymouth Argyle last time out as they head to Portsmouth.
Mansfield Town host Stevenageand York City are at home to Dagenham and Redbridge.
Elsewhere, Northampton Town face draw specialists Morecambe, Plymouth welcome Accrington Stanley,and Carlisle United visit resurgent Tranmere Rovers.
news_articleThu, 05 Feb 2015 14:29:07 +0000337964 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Wrap: Luton claim Cambridge doubleCambridge United warmed up for their FA Cup trip to Manchester United with a 3-2 defeat at rivals Luton Town in League Two on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-review-luton-claim-cambridge-double-shrewsbury-stay-top
Although not traditional rivals, tensions between the two sides intensified after five years of facing each other in non-League and victory on Saturday secured Luton a league double over Cambridge.
Richard Money, the visitors' manager and former Luton tactician, resisted the urge to make wholesale changes ahead of Wednesday's Old Trafford clash, though his side struggled before the break.
Andrew Drury put Luton ahead in the 19th minute, before the midfielder turned provider for Luke Wilkinson just after the half-hour mark.
Jonathan Smith found the net in first-half stoppage-time to open up a three-goal lead, which proved to be just enough, as Johnny Hunt and Robbie Simpson scored for Cambridge in the second half.
The result leaves Luton four points behind pacesetters Shrewsbury Town, who have played a game more, while Cambridge drop to 14th.
Shrewsbury scraped a 1-0 win at Newport County despite having Keith Southern sent off and Burton Albion stay level on points with them after beating visitors Bury by the same score.
Third-placed Wycombe Wanderers dropped points for the third successive match as they were held to a goalless draw at home to Portsmouth, while Southend United remain on Luton's coattails thanks to Shaquile Coulthirst's late penalty in a 1-0 win over struggling York City.
Also at the wrong end of the table, rock-bottom Hartlepool United gave their survival chances a boost as they beat Plymouth Argyle 3-2, but Mansfield Town were unable to capitalise on York's defeat, as they lost 2-1 at Carlisle United to stay in the bottom two.
Northampton Town – who had Ryan Cresswell dismissed in the 38th minute – became the division's top scorers with a 5-1 triumph at Accrington Stanley.
Cut-price tickets saw a bumper crowd at Dagenham and Redbridge enjoy a 3-1 victory against Cheltenham Town, while Oxford United and Tranmere Rovers also came out victorious, beating Stevenage and Exeter City 2-0 and 2-1 respectively and AFC Wimbledon held Morecambe to a 1-1 draw on the road.
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featureThu, 29 Jan 2015 13:45:00 +0000Joe Brewin333244 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comLeague Two Preview: Us, Luton renew rivalriesCameron McGeehan has spoken of his admiration for Luton Town as he prepares to face his former club in League Two this weekend.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/league-two-preview-cambridge-and-luton-prepare-renew-rivalries
Cambridge United's trip to Luton Town on Saturday – the standout League Two fixture this weekend – has been given added spice following recent comments made by a player who has represented both clubs.
Ahead of what is already a game with significantmeaning to the two sets of fans, Cameron McGeehan – on a one-month loan at Cambridge from Norwich City – has spoken of his admiration for former side Luton and revealed he would be in favour of a return to Kenilworth Road.
The midfielder spent the secondhalf of last season on loan at Luton and helped the club to secure automatic promotion to the Football League ahead of Cambridge, who eventually joined them in League Two via the play-offs.
And a future move to fourth-placed Luton – chasing back-to-back promotions – is something that excites the youngster, prompting question marks over the timing of his comments.
"I absolutely loved every second of it and learned loads," McGeehan told the Luton News when asked to reflect on his time atthe club.
"I don't know what’s going to happen in the future, but I'll always be a Luton fan. I'd definitely love to come back and put the orange strip on again, that would be great."
McGeehan netted for his second league game running on Tuesday as Cambridge were held 1-1 at home by struggling Dagenham and Redbridge.
Cambridge boss Richard Money – a former Luton player and manager – conceded that his players had "tired minds" during the midweek draw following the club's exploits in forcing an FA Cup fourth-roundreplay against Manchester United, which is next up following the weekend's game.
Luton will be looking to complete a league double over their visitors while also eyeing a slice of revenge after Money's men knocked them out of the FA Cup.
The teams above Luton – leaders Wycombe Wanderers, Shrewsbury Town and Burton Albion – meetPortsmouth, Newport County and Bury respectively on Saturday.
Plymouth Argyle fans face the longest away day in English football to rock-bottom Hartlepool United, while Keith Curle'sCarlisle United and his former club Mansfield Town clash at Brunton Park in a huge game between two sides scrapping for survival.
Northampton Town will be searching for a fourth win in a row when Chris Wilder's chargeshead to Accrington Stanley, Morecambehost AFC Wimbledon and York City travel to Southend United.
Dagenham can haul themselves level with Cheltenham Town and away from the bottom two with victory over Paul Buckle's side.
Elsewhere, Stevenage and Oxford United clash, while Exeter City will aim to get back to winning ways on home soil against Tranmere Rovers following successive defeats at St James Park.
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Burton missed out on the opportunity to go top of League Two as they were held to a 1-1 draw at York City on Saturday.
Things could have been even worse for Burton, however, as debutant Emile Sinclair netted in the 70th minute to seemingly give the home side all three points.
But Adam McGurk rescued a point three minutes from time, with Burton ultimately slipping down a place to third, failing to capitalise on leaders Wycombe Wanderers themselvesonly managing a draw.
Wycombe made the trip to Mansfield Town and the two teams played out a goalless stalemate, meaning Gareth Ainsworth's men remain top.
Shrewsbury Town made the most of Wycombe andBurton dropping points bycoming out on top in a five-goal thriller against play-off hopefuls Stevenage, moving up to second as a result.
But it was by no means straightforward forShrewsbury beforeJamie Collins made it 3-2 two minutes from time.
In an ill-tempered affair that saw Barry Corr and Paul McCallum sent off at the death, Southend United strengthened their position in the play-off places with a 2-1 victory at Portsmouth, while Luton Town stay ahead of them on goal difference after drawing 1-1 at Cheltenham Town.
Rock-bottom Hartlepool United earned a 1-1 draw atfellow strugglers Tranmere Rovers andCarlisle Unitedlost 2-1 at Bury thanks to a Daniel Nardiello brace.
Northampton Town recorded a commendable 3-0 triumph over sixth-placed Newport Countyand AFC Wimbledon beat Accrington Stanley 2-1.
Oxford United and Plymouth Argyle both dropped points at home, with Exeter City and Morecambe coming away with 1-1 and 2-2 drawsrespectively.
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Shrewsbury were relegated from the third tier last season and are currently looking well-placed to make an immediate return, sitting in third.
Southern is keen to help that promotion push as he prepares for his debut against Stevenage.
The 33-year-old made 21 Premier League appearances for Blackpool during the 2010-11 season, before leaving the club for Huddersfield Town in June 2012, and he is confident that he has a lot to contribute.
He told the club's official website: "I've been there and done it, and I'm chomping at the bit to get some football under my belt.
"I'm looking forward to helping in any way I can to what is already a successful squad and a successful season so far.
"Obviously the lads who are playing have done really well, [but] I can bring some experience and a steady head in the middle of the pitch."
Aiming to retain their status as table-toppers, however, areWycombe Wanderers, with manager Gareth Ainsworth hoping to celebrate his new five-and-a-half-year contract by beating Mansfield Town on the road.
Burton Albion go into the weekend a point behind the pacesetters and will be expected to extend their seven-match unbeaten run at York City, whohave lost their last two games.
At the other end of the table, Tranmere Rovers can move three points clear of the relegation zone with a win over visitors Hartlepool United, who are ninepoints adrift at the bottom, while Carlisle United will be looking to build upon last week's triumph over AFC Wimbledon when they head to Bury.
Luton Town, in fourth, head to Cheltenham Town looking to capitalise on any potential Shrewsbury slip-up, with Newport County – facing Northampton Town away from home – also on 46 points.
Portsmouth, who have not won any of their last seven, face the prospect of sixth-placed Southend United visiting Fratton Park, while play-off hopefuls Exeter City could leap back into the top seven if they take all three points from their trip to Oxford United.
AFC Wimbledon and Accrington Stanley go head-to-head at Kingsmeadow and Plymouth Argyle entertain Morecambe.
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